Friday, December 21, 2007

Andrew Loomis

Issue twenty of Illustration magazine has a lengthy article by Jack Harris on Andrew Loomis, the magazine illustrator and author of several highly influential books on drawing. The article contains many full color images of Loomis's work and Harris has spoken to members of the Loomis family to get biographical information. Thumbnails of the issue can be seen here.

The next issue will feature an article on Gustaf Tenggren, an artist who spent time at the Disney studio and was a major influence on the look of Pinocchio. You can see thumbnail previews of that article here.

We were encouraged at the American Academy of Art in Chicago to get Loomis' books, like Creative Illustration and Figure Drawing For All It's Worth. He was a former teacher there in the 30's. Great great stuff. Thanks for the heads up on the Illustration issue, I just ordered it. I was so lucky to get his books back in the 80's by placing a want ad in the local paper, and some lady answered the ad and I got Figure Drawing and Creative Illustration for $35.

About Me

I've worked as an animator, writer, producer and director in TV animation for 29 years. I created the cgi series Monster By Mistake.
I hold a Masters degree from York University in Cinema and Media Studies and am currently teaching animation at Sheridan College.
I can be contacted at mark(dot)mayerson(at)sheridanc(dot)on(dot)ca.